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Engine Operation
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Break-In Service
Extra care during the first 100 hours of operation results in
satisfactory long-term engine performance and life. DO
NOT exceed 100 hours of operation with break-in oil.
1. This engine is factory-filled with John Deere Break-In
Plus™ oil. Operate the engine at heavy loads with
minimal idling during the break-in period.
2. If the engine has significant operating time at idle,
constant speeds, and/or light load usage, or additional
oil is required in the first 100 hour period, a longer
break-in period may be required. In these situations,
an additional 100 hour break-in period is recommended
using a new change of John Deere Engine Break-In
Plus Oil and a new John Deere oil filter.
3. Check oil more frequently during engine break-in
period. If oil must be added during this period, John
Deere Break-In Plus Oil is preferred. See John Deere
Break-In Plus™ Engine Oil — Interim Tier 4, Final Tier
4, Stage IIIB, and Stage IV in the Fuels, Lubricants,
and Coolants Section for other oils allowed.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT fill above the top of the
crosshatch pattern or the FULL mark, whichever
is present. Oil levels anywhere within
crosshatch are considered in the acceptable
operating range. John Deere Break-In Plus
engine oil should be used to make up any oil
consumed during the break-in period.
4. During the first 20 hours, avoid prolonged periods of
engine idling. If engine idles longer than 5 minutes,
stop engine.
5. During the initial operation of a new or rebuilt engine
with Break-In Plus, change the oil and filter between
a minimum of 100 hours and a maximum of up to
500 hours (B). (Top-load oil filter illustrated.) (See
Changing Engine Oil and Replacing Filter in the
Lubrication & Maintenance — 500 Hours/12 Months
Section.) Fill crankcase with seasonal viscosity grade
oil. (See Diesel Engine Oil — Interim Tier 4, Final Tier
4, Stage IIIB, and Stage IV in the Fuels, Lubricants,
and Coolants Section.)
NOTE: Some increase in oil consumption may be
expected when low viscosity oils are used.
Check oil levels more frequently.
If temperature is below 0 °C (32 °F), it may
be necessary to use cold weather starting
aids (See Cold Weather Operation in the
Engine Operation Section).
If air temperature is below 0 °C (32 °F), use
an engine block heater.
6. Watch coolant temperature gauge closely during
engine operation. If coolant temperature rises
above 113 °C (235 °F), the engine reduces power
automatically. Unless temperature drops quickly, stop
the engine and determine the cause before resuming
operation.
Monitor oil pressure and coolant temperature to
ensure that they are within specification.
Specification
Engine —Oil Pressure at
Full Load Rated Speed.................................. 370 kPa (3.70 bar) (54 psi)
Minimum Oil Pressure at
Low Idle ........................................................ 150 kPa (1.50 bar) (22 psi)
Coolant Temperature
Range .............................................................. 85°–97 °C (185°–207 °F)
7. Check belt for proper seating in pulley grooves.
Break-In Plus is a trademark of Deere & Company
Generator Set (Standby) Applications
To assure that your engine will deliver efficient standby
generator operation when needed, start engine and run at
rated speed (with 50%—70% load) for 30 minutes every
2 weeks. DO NOT allow engine to run for an extended
period of time with no load.
Biodiesel fuel is not recommended for standby equipment
that can have minimal fuel consumption (such as standby
generators, fire protection, etc.). For standby applications,
use only petroleum based diesel fuel with John Deere
approved fuel conditioners and additives. For fuel
conditioners and additives, check with your local John
Deere dealer.
Petroleum diesel fuel should not be stored in service tanks
longer than two years even when using fuel additives.
See your fuel distributor or John Deere dealer for more
information.
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